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Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD Crashes to a New Low at $0.15 per GB in the First Major Price Cut of the Year

Don't sweat your storage again with this sweet SSD deal.
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If you’ve grown tired of having to deal with uninstalling programs or deleting files just to keep your storage at a manageable level, then there are a few ways to tackle things. Cloud storage options have gotten a lot better in recent years, and they can be a great way to deal with it if you’re just looking to back things up, but if you want something a little more physical, then you’re going to need to look into upgrading your storage options with an SSD or HDD.

If you don’t mind the little bit of work that goes into installing an internal option, it’s nearly always going to be your best choice. They can be pricey, but we’ve found a great deal on right now that knocks the price of the Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 1TB Internal SSD down from $180 to $150, which is a nice bit of money off. The deal isn’t likely to last for very long though, so if you want it, you’ll need to be quick.

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More Storage, No Hassle

Alongside adding an extra 1TB of memory, this SSD has a fair few advantages. First of all, it’s surprisingly small, which makes it a lot easier to fit into more builds, and that’s true of both standard PC options alongside laptops as well. Along with that, because it’s an SSD, it’s sturdy, and it’ll last you a very long time thanks to the reduced number of moving parts compared to an HDD. That’s a huge win if you’re someone who doesn’t like to spend money very often, and we can relate to that a lot.

Along with that, it can manage speeds of up to 530 MB/s, which isn’t the fastest out there if you’re looking to get some more gaming in, but is more than enough for basically anything else to feel slippery smooth. You can also use specific software to manage it more accurately, which is great for any people out there who love a bit more control over their tech.

All-in-all, this is a rare chance to snag yourself a fantastic SSD for less than it normally costs. The $150 price tag makes this far better value, than normal, and it makes it a much more appealing purchase as well. It’s not a deal that’s likely to last for very long though, so if you do want to pick this up, you’ll need to do so soon, otherwise the deal could end.

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